Versus

The History of Whoo Cheongidan Radiant Rejuvenating Cream Versus The History of Whoo Bichup Royal Anti-Aging Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on January 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 35 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cheongidan Radiant Rejuvenating Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Emollient
2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Sucrose Polystearate

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Emollient

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Methyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Skin Conditioning

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cetearyl Olivate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract

Astringent

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Humectant

Angelica Gigas Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Gardenia Florida Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Antimicrobial

Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Viscum Album Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Oyster Shell Extract

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Plantago Asiatica Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Brassica Campestris Extract

Skin Conditioning

Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Epimedium Koreanum Extract

Antimicrobial

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Polystearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, PEG-100 Stearate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Parfum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Velvet Extract, Mica, CI 77891, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Oyster Shell Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Plantago Asiatica Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, CI 77491, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Gold, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Bichup Royal Anti-Aging Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isostearyl Isostearate

Emollient
4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Sucrose Polystearate

Emollient

Algae Extract

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyacrylate-13

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

Cedrol

Emollient

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Buffering

Polyisobutene

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract

Antimicrobial

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycereth-20

Humectant

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Tromethamine

Buffering

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Potassium C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceramide Ng

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Oligopeptide-4

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Copper Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Humectant

Oligopeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Histidine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Valine

Masking

Threonine

Leucine

Skin Conditioning

Methionine

Skin Conditioning

Isoleucine

Skin Conditioning

Phenylalanine

Masking

Tyrosine

Masking

Inositol

Humectant

Cystine

Masking

Tryptophan

Masking

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Calcium Pantothenate

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Riboflavin

Cosmetic Colorant

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Isostearyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sucrose Polystearate, Algae Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Velvet Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cedrol, Triethylhexanoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Ceramide NP, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Polyisobutene, Parfum, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Mica, CI 77891, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Glycereth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Cholesterol, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Poria Cocos Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Potassium C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Phytosphingosine, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Arbutin, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Oligopeptide-2, Histidine Hcl, Arginine, Lysine, Valine, Threonine, Leucine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Inositol, Cystine, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thiamine Hcl, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin
Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane
Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sucrose Polystearate yet.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol
Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

Learn more about Panthenol
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising

C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.

PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.

This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

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This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Velvet Extract yet.

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract yet.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.

Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract yet.

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract is a fragrance.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract yet.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Angelica Gigas Root Extract yet.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA yet.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract yet.

When to use

5 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
100% use every day
3 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day